Pioneer VSX-D908TX Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Operating Instructions

AUDIO/VIDEO

MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-D938TX
VSX-D908TX

VSX-D908TX-G

Summary of Contents for VSX-D908TX

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions AUDIO VIDEO MULTI CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX D938TX VSX D908TX VSX D908TX G ...

Page 2: ...into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly After you have finished reading the instructions put them away in a safe place for future reference In some ...

Page 3: ...n button to turn the power ON Each time the above operation is performed the channel tuning step will alternate between FM 100 kHz AM 10 kHz and FM 50 kHz AM 9 kHz TWO VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES VSX D908TX D908TX G only Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127 V and 220 V only Never use this model with the 110 V setting in Saudi Arabia The line voltage selector switches are on the rear panel Check th...

Page 4: ...me Cinema with THX Certification The HOME THX CINEMA surround mode employs special processing to allow you to enjoy movie soundtracks with the same level of power and realism you experience in well designed movie theaters You can enjoy this effect with both Dolby Digital Dolby Surround and DTS sources Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd A...

Page 5: ...ITAL NR function 45 Listening in MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode 46 External decoder playback front panel only 47 96kHz 24bit performance 47 Listening in LOUDNESS mode front panel only 48 Adjusting bass and treble tone control front panel only 48 Direct playback front panel only 48 Adjusting the brightness of the display front panel only 49 Using the Tuner 50 Automatic and Manual Tuning 50 Direct Access T...

Page 6: ... on p 18 SET UP Performing the tasks in Surround Sound Set Up p 27 is essential to get proper surround sound OPERATION To play some music or soundtrack refer to Basic Playback on p 38 Using the Tuner p 50 explains how to use the radio of this unit Doing the operations in Remote Control of Other Components p 54 is highly recommended so you can use this unit s remote control for all your components ...

Page 7: ... the Remote Control Loading the batteries Load the batteries into the remote control as shown below Please use alkaline batteries When you notice a decrease in the operating range of the remote control replace all batteries with new ones AA drycell batteries AA IEC LR6 2 Operating other PIONEER components Connecting an optional control cord allows you to operate other PIONEER components simply by ...

Page 8: ... plugs two plugs To use DTS surround sound features you must hook up your digital components to the digital inputs but it is also a good idea to hook up your digital components to analog audio jacks If you want to record to from digital components like an MD to from analog components you must hook up your digital equipment with these analog connections See p 10 11 for more on digital connections W...

Page 9: ...put see the next page It is also a good idea to hook up your digital components with analog audio connections as well see the previous page To cover all possible laser discs a DVD LD player or LD player requires an analog connection as shown here and two digital connections see the next page When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected ...

Page 10: ...ith like for example the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on the receiver The VSX D938TX D908TX D908TX G has two coaxial and two optical inputs for a total of four digital inputs For the VSX D938TX a DVD LD player or LD player should be connected to a digital jack and the special AC 3 RF jack if the LD has one as well as a pair of analog jacks see the previous page Connect your digital...

Page 11: ...L F R C C S W S W I N P L A Y P L A Y P L A Y R E C R E C OUT EXTERNAL DECODER IN A B AC OUTLETS CAUTION DO NOT CONNECT TV SET OR MONITOR VSX D938TX Singaporean model RF OUT AC 3 LD DIGITAL OUT 1 2 3 PCM OPT OUTPUT VIDEO L R UNSWITCHED 100W MAX DIGITAL IN OUT OUT IN IN IN VCR2 CONTROL VCR1 PHONO TV SAT IN TO MONITOR TV DVD LD IN VIDEO OUT FRONT SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SURROUND SPEAKERS FRO...

Page 12: ...phono functions with an external decoder input UNSWITCHED 100W MAX DIGITAL IN OUT OUT IN IN IN VCR2 CONTROL VCR1 PHONO TV SAT IN TO MONITOR TV DVD LD IN VIDEO OUT FRONT SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS SWITCHED TOTAL 100W MAX CENTER SPEAKERS MD TAPE1 TAPE2 MONITOR CD 1 PREOUT 2 3 4 PCM DTS IN MPEG IN RF IN PCM DTS MPEG OUT R L VIDEO FR FL C SR SL R L IN S IN S R IN ...

Page 13: ...ied AM loop antenna For the best possible reception suspend horizontally outdoors PAL connector Indoor antenna Vinyl coated wire ground Outdoor antenna UNSWITCHED 100W MAX DIGITAL FM ANTENNA IN OUT OUT IN IN IN VCR2 CONTROL VCR1 PHONO TV SAT IN TO MONITOR TV DVD LD IN VIDEO OUT FRONT SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS SWITCHED TOTAL 100W MAX CENTER SPEAKERS MD TAPE1 F...

Page 14: ... but multi channel sources will be down mixed to the active speakers so no sound will be lost Similarly if you choose just the B system you will only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down mixed to these two speakers Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source UNSWITCHED 100W MAX DIGITAL IN OUT OUT I...

Page 15: ... the speaker impedance to suit the kind of speakers you have in your home system but we recommend using speakers with an impedance of 8 Ω 16 Ω the default setting If you are using 6 Ω less than 8Ω impedance speakers you need to change the impedance setting This display indicates an 6 Ω less than 8 Ω impedance setting This display indicates a 6 Ω less than 8 Ω impedance setting or This display indi...

Page 16: ...near the TV we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference such as distortion in the color of the TV screen If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV screen place the speakers farther away from the TV Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen C...

Page 17: ...ecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet for all the eqiuipment Power Connections AC OUTLETS SWITCHED TOTAL 100 W MAX Power supplied through these outlets is turned on and off by the receiver s POWER switch Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W UNSWITCHED 100 W MAX Power flows ...

Page 18: ...sed If this occurs see p 41 ATT Lights when INPUT ATT is used to reduce the level of the input signal available in ANALOG mode only 3 LOUDNESS indicator See p 48 Lights when the LOUDNESS mode is on 4 MIDNIGHT indicator See p 46 Lights when the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode is on 5 Radio Frequency Function indicator Displays the function or the frequency of the current radio station 6 DSP indicator See p...

Page 19: ...is received AM FM Light to indicate the current band FM or AM Character display Displays sound modes general information etc Speaker indicators Light to indicate the current speaker system see Front Panel VSX D938TX VSX D908TX D908TX G SPEAKERS A B SP A Lights when speaker system A is selected SP B Lights when speaker system B is selected SP AB Lights when speaker systems A and B are both selected...

Page 20: ...isplay See page 18 8 Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver 9 TAPE 2 MONITOR button See p 66 Selects the tape deck MD recorder etc connected to the TAPE 2 MOINTOR inputs outputs Allows monitoring of a recording as it is being made 0 FL DIMMER button See p 49 Use to adjust the brightness of the main display INPUT SELECTOR dial Turn to select a source...

Page 21: ...Press to select the AM or FM band TUNING Use to manually tune to radio stations STATION buttons See p 52 53 Use to choose programmed radio stations MEMORY button See p 52 Press to start the memorization of a preset station MPX button See p 50 Press to switch between auto stereo and MONO reception of FM broadcasts When the broadcast signal is weak selecting MONO will improve the sound quality INPUT...

Page 22: ... sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver 8 TAPE 2 MONITOR button See p 66 Selects the tape deck MD recorder etc connected to the TAPE 2 MOINTOR inputs outputs Allows monitoring of a recording as it is being made 9 FL DIMMER button See p 49 Use to adjust the brightness of the main display 0 INPUT SELECTOR dial Turn to select a source component The source ind...

Page 23: ...ee p 52 53 Use to choose programmed radio stations MEMORY button See p 52 Press to start the memorization of a preset station MPX button See p 50 Press to switch between auto stereo and MONO reception of FM broadcasts When the broadcast signal is weak selecting MONO will improve the sound quality INPUT ATT button Use to lower the input level of an analog signal that is too powerful thus causing th...

Page 24: ...s of that mode become stronger and more noticeable The scale ranges from 10 90 with 70 as the default setting First turn on the DSP Advanced Theater you want by pressing the DSP Advanced Theater button until you get the mode and then increase or decrease the amount of effect CH SEL You may want to adjust the channels when listening to some sound sources Use this button to select the channel you wa...

Page 25: ...rations DISC DISPLAY button These buttons can perform a variety of different functions depending on the remote operation mode MASTER VOLUME button Use to raise or lower the volume of the receiver MUTE button Press to mute or restore the volume FUNCTION button Press to select a source The button will cycle through all the possible sources SIGNAL SELECT button Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to selec...

Page 26: ...deo cords to hook up this receiver to your TV This arrangement would still NOT let you see the on screen displays from this receiver on your TV The best idea is just to use one type of video cord for all your video component and TV hook ups Surround Sound Set Up Switching video system between PAL and NTSC This receiver is able to use two types of video systems for its OSD on screen display and you...

Page 27: ...SYSTEM SETUP MENU appears on your TV screen System Setup Speaker Setting Channel Delay Channel Level Crossover Network Bass Peak Level Manager D Range Control Digital In Select dB STEREO SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A AUTO VOLUME You can escape from this screen at any time by pressing the SYSTEM SETUP button again None of the settings you made will be entered in this case S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2...

Page 28: ...as needed to prevent the ultra low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers D Range Control See p 36 This feature makes possible excellent surround sound effects when listening to Dolby Digital sources at low volumes Digital In Select See p 37 In order to use your digital components you must match the numbered digital input buttons with the numbered digital jacks used by your digital...

Page 29: ...enter Surround Subwoofer EXIT 2 Select a speaker setting mode with the 2 3 buttons Press the button Speaker Setting FREE THX LARGE LARGE LARGE YES Front L Center Surround Subwoofer EXIT S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DIGITAL NR MIDNIGHT ADVANCED STANDARD DSP THX MUTE TV VOLUME MD TAPE1 TUNER TV CONT RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION CLASS MPX MULTI CONTROL DIRECT ACCESS ...

Page 30: ...t selected if you connected a sub woofer If you did not connect a sub woofer deselect it In this case the bass frequencies are output from the front or surround speakers Choose the PLUS setting if you want stronger reproduction of deep bass sounds If you select PLUS the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are all routed to the sub woofer 4 Select EXIT with t...

Page 31: ...ubwoofer EXIT L R R L The default setting is 3 0 m 2 Use the 5 buttons to select a speaker Specify the distance from your listening position to each speaker using the commands below 1 Press 2 or 3 to adjust the speaker distance in 0 3 m increments from 0 3 to 9 0 m 2 Use the 5 buttons to move to the next set of speakers 3 Repeat for each speaker NOTE Sound takes about 1 ms millisecond to travel 0 ...

Page 32: ...the test tone between each speaker automatically Use this mode when balancing the speaker levels by ear The automatic test tone is output in the following order FL CT FR SR SL SW MANUAL manual TEST TONE This mode switches the test tone between each speaker manually You can use this mode when you want to balance the speaker levels by ear at a more leisurely pace If your sub woofer has a volume cont...

Page 33: ...a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter Take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL C weighted slow model 5 When you have adjusted each speaker level select SETTING OK and press ENTER to return to the previous screen The MASTER VOLUME will return to its original position Next proceed to CROSSOVER NETWORK below If you want to change a setting befor...

Page 34: ...lets you determine which frequencies will be sent to the sub woofer or LARGE speakers 1 Press 2 or 3 to move the cursor to 80 Hz 100 Hz or 150 Hz 2 Press 80 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 80 Hz to the sub woofer or LARGE speakers 100 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the sub woofer or LARGE speakers 150 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the sub woofer or LARGE speakers As noted on...

Page 35: ...ss and hold the 3 until you hear the test tone from the sub woofer and specify the peak LFE level Use the 2 or 3 arrows to gradually increase the level of the LFE channel until the test tone begins to distort Then go back and leave the level setting at a point just before that Press ENTER and the receiver will remember this bass output level To exit before outputting the TEST TONE Press ENTER To e...

Page 36: ...n page 27 if you are unsure how to do this Press ENTER Dynamic Range Control Select Mode OFF For Dolby Digital EXIT The default setting is OFF If listening at loud volumes we recommend turning the Dynamic Range Control OFF 2 Use the 2 or 3 to choose OFF MID or MAX 3 Select EXIT and press ENTER to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU If you want to change a setting before proceeding Choose a new DYNAMIC...

Page 37: ...it an input function Use the 2 or 3 to choose the input function that matches the component hooked up to that digital terminal The possible choices include DVD LD TV SAT CD MD TAPE 1 VCR 1 VCR 2 You cannot assign digital inputs to the TUNER VIDEO PHONO and TAPE 2 MONITOR functions 3 Select EXIT and press ENTER to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU If you want to change a setting before proceeding Sim...

Page 38: ...of the component you selected in step 1 6 Adjust the volume by using the MASTER VOLUME buttons on the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME on the front panel If you are not able to get sound from the receiver the problem may well lie with the SIGNAL SELECT switch You need to make sure the input is set to the appropriate ANALOG or DIGITAL setting Refer to page 44 for more on this S0URCE DVD LD TV SA...

Page 39: ... as Dolby Digital into its sound processing These functions switch on automatically when the source you are playing is encoded with DTS Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital bearing the 1 logo There are four Advanced Theater settings that use DSP Digital Signal Processing to create different types of sound environments MUSICAL This mode is primarily for music and adds a spacious feeling to the sound A ...

Page 40: ...f a dance club Features a strong bass sound Reflected sound delay time is virtually below 50 msec for the listener to enjoy the the visceral power of dance music THEATER 1 Reproduces theater sound field effects without losing the localization of each channel Theater effects can be enjoyed without losing Dolby Digital Pro Logic effects when used in combination those formats with movies bearing the ...

Page 41: ...IVER MULTI OPERATION CLASS MPX MULTI CONTROL DIRECT ACCESS STATION CHANNEL TUNING DISPLAY RF ATT TV CONTROL FUNCTION SIGNAL SELECT EFFECT CH SEL 2 dts AV PREPROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP BAND SYSTEM OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 8 9 0 DISC Î 7 3 8 1 4 MPEG STANDARD ADVANCED DSP STEREO THX VSX D938TX The effects of ADVANCED THEATER mode can be adjusted in the range of...

Page 42: ... types of DTS material For watching movies the THX or ADVANCED THEATER setting should provide the best results For listening to music the STANDARD DIRECT STEREO or DSP modes should serve the listener best VSX 908TX and VSX D908TX G models When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital When connecting a DVD LD or LD player using the AC 3 RF output a commercially available RF demodulator RFD 1 is require...

Page 43: ...itch into MPEG mode Each press switches between regular STANDARD mode and MPEG mode MPEG will light up in the main display to cofirm you are in MPEG mode After that a small MPEG will appear in the bottom left of the display window where AC 3 or DTS would appear if you were in one of those modes If this MPEG display is flashing it means the MPEG signal is not being receiverd SIGNAL SELECT MPEG SP A...

Page 44: ...F ATT TV CONTROL FUNCTION SIGNAL SELECT EFFECT CH SEL 2 dts AV PREPROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP BAND SYSTEM OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 8 9 0 DISC Î 7 3 8 1 4 MPEG SIGNAL SELECT VSX D938TX In the AUTO setting VSX D938TX only SIGNAL SELECT chooses the signal in the following order AC 3 RF DIGITAL ANALOG If the Digital In Select see p 37 choices are set to OFF the SI...

Page 45: ...ncies For each source DIGITAL NR is effective at and above levels shown below Cassette tape 20 dB Video tape 15 dB AM tuner 10 to 15 dB FM tuner 15 to 16 dB Depending on the condition of the source there may not be a noticeable improvement in the quality of the sound S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DIGITAL NR MIDNIGHT ADVANCED STANDARD DSP THX MUTE TV VOLUME MD T...

Page 46: ...the volume level You cannot use the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode with the DIRECT or EXTERNAL DECODER modes S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DIGITAL NR MIDNIGHT ADVANCED STANDARD DSP THX MUTE TV VOLUME MD TAPE1 TUNER TV CONT RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION CLASS MPX MULTI CONTROL DIRECT ACCESS STATION CHANNEL TUNING DISPLAY RF ATT TV CONTROL FUNCTION SIGNAL SELECT EFFECT CH SE...

Page 47: ...EBLE BASS L AUDIO R VIDEO INPUT MPEG VSX D938TX EXTERNAL DECORDER IN 96kHz 24bit performance This receicver is capable of playing back advanced DVD discs which are recorded in 96 kHz 24 bit format these are all stereo discs The receiver will automatically read the format of the disc and play accordingly of course the SIGNAL SELECT will have to set to AUTO VSX D938TX only or DIGITAL to read the DVD...

Page 48: ...gnalProcessor STEREO DTS L POWER OUTPUT IDEO EXTERNAL DECODER IN DIRECT LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR SIGNAL SELECT CLASS FM AM TUNER CONTROL MEMORY MPX INPUT ATT SPEAKERS TUNING STATION TREBLE BASS L AUDIO R VIDEO INPUT MPEG VSX D938TX LOUDNESS DSP MODE TAPE 2 MONITOR DOWN ADVANCED STANDARD FL DIMMER DEO MULTI CHANNEL RECEIVER DigitalSignalProcessor STEREO DTS L POWER OUTPUT IDEO EXTERNAL DECODER ...

Page 49: ...ons the default brightness can also be selected Please note it is a feature of this unit that the fluorescent display will be brighter for a few seconds after you choose a function like DVD LD CD etc and then get softer This will still happen when you adjust the brightness but the new setting will be the one the display softens to TAPE 2 MONITOR INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP FL DIMMER Digit...

Page 50: ...e first station it locates Repeat to locate other stations For Manual Tuning To change frequencies one step at a time press TUNING repeatedly To change frequencies quickly hold down TUNING and release when you reach the frequency you desire 4 Adjust the volume MPX mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators do not light when tuning an FM station because the station is too far away or the broadcast sign...

Page 51: ... 4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the station you desire Example To tune station 106 00 FM press 1 0 6 0 0 dB STEREO SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO TUNED VOLUME To cancel before inputting the frequency Press DIRECT ACCESS and enter the frequency again 5 Adjust the volume S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DIGITAL NR MIDNIGHT ADVANCED STANDARD DSP...

Page 52: ...uning on pages 50 and 51 2 Press MEMORY to activate the memory function dB STEREO SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO TUNED VOLUME 3 Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class number Each press switches the display CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C 4 Press STATION repeatedly to select a channel 0 9 within the respective class The station is memorized automatically after 5 seconds dB STEREO SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG S...

Page 53: ...T ANALOG SP A STEREO TUNED VOLUME To skip through each channel in order Press STATION repeatedly Using the front panel 1 Select the TUNER function by using INPUT SELECTOR 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class number 3 Press STATION repeatedly to select the channel you want S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DIGITAL NR MIDNIGHT ADVANCED STANDARD DSP THX MUTE TV ...

Page 54: ...deo input e g VIDEO 1 2 Press REMOTE SETUP The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on your TV screen Select Remote Setup Mode Remote SETUP 1 Preset Recall Remote SETUP 2 Learning Remote SETUP 3 Multi Operation Remote SETUP 4 Direct Function You have four set up options 1 PRESET RECALL 2 LEARNING 3 MULTI OPERATION See p 69 4 DIRECT FUNCTION See p 72 PRESET RECALL and LEARNING are the two modes that teach the...

Page 55: ...there is more than one setup code try inputting another code starting again from step 4 Some manufacturers use several sets of remote control signals and the first code may not correspond to your component Repeat steps 4 through 6 to assign preset codes for as many components as necessary If you cannot get your component to respond to any of the codes you can still program the component into the r...

Page 56: ... cancel LEARNING SETUP mode Press REMOTE SETUP Learning Setup 1Place both commanders pointing at each other 2Select the item from the Multi control buttons that should be duplicated ex DVD Multi control button starts blinking EXIT Remote setup 4 Press MULTI CONTROL for the component you want to control Each button can be set to control one of the following components The selected button continues ...

Page 57: ...ULTI CONTROL button blinks to indicate that the operation has been learned To program additional operations for the current component Repeat steps 5 and 6 To program operations for another component Repeat steps 4 through 6 7 Press REMOTE SETUP to exit the LEARNING SETUP mode The remote control and TV return to their previous operation modes 7 cm S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC ME...

Page 58: ...to navigate through options on menu screens and to change settings ENTER Use to implement settings selected with the cursor buttons or to set items highlighted in a menu for DVD only 8 3 Press to start playback 9 8 Press to pause playback 0 4 4 Press to return to the beginning of the current chapter track Press repeatedly to return to the beginning of previous chapters tracks Press to advance to t...

Page 59: ...10 for DVD video recorder only 7 5 2 3 ENTER 5 2 3 Use to navigate through options on menu screens and to change settings ENTER Use to implement settings selected with the cursor buttons or to set items highlighted in a menu for DVD video recorder only 8 3 Press to start playback 9 8 Press to pause playback 0 CHANNEL Use to change channels on the VCR s tuner ENTER TV VCR Use this button to switch ...

Page 60: ...o select tracks 6 10 You can also use this button when selecting track numbers higher than 10 7 3 Press to start playback 8 8 Press to pause playback 9 4 4 Press to return to the beginning of the current track Press repeatedly to return to the beginning of previous tracks Press to advance to the beginning of the next track Press repeatedly to advance to the beginning of following tracks 0 DISC Use...

Page 61: ...umber buttons Use to select tracks 6 10 You can also use this button when selecting track numbers higher than 10 7 3 Press to start playback 8 8 Press to pause playback 9 4 4 Press to return to the beginning of the current track Press repeatedly to return to the beginning of previous tracks Press to advance to the beginning of the next track Press repeatedly to advance to the beginning of followin...

Page 62: ...m satellite functions 3 Number buttons Use to select satellite channels 4 GUIDE Use to turn the program information screen on or off 5 5 2 3 ENTER 5 2 3 Press the button to select items on the SAT GUIDE screen or SAT MENU screen ENTER Press to activate the selected function 6 EXIT Press to exit the current setting of the SAT 7 MENU Use to turn the main menu on or off S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2...

Page 63: ...e channels 5 10 Use to select a specific TV channel 6 5 2 3 ENTER 5 2 3 Press to select or adjust items on the menu screen ENTER Press to activate the selected function 7 7 3 8 BLUE GREEN RED YELLOW Use to make selections from the DTV menu 8 CHANNEL Use to select a TV channel 9 ENTER Use to select the channel specified with the number buttons not all models require this step 0 MENU Use to select d...

Page 64: ...ber buttons Use to select a specific TV channel 5 10 Use to select a specific TV channel 6 5 2 3 ENTER 5 2 3 Press to select or adjust items on the menu screen ENTER Press to activate the selected function 7 7 3 8 1 BLUE GREEN RED YELLOW Use to make selections from the DTV menu 8 CHANNEL Use to select a TV channel 9 MENU Use to select different menus on a DTV screen S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 ...

Page 65: ... rewind the tape Press to fast forward the tape 5 Number buttons 1 6 1 7 Press to stop playback or recording 2 3 Press to start playback of the side of the cassette which has been loaded as the front 3 8 Press to pause playback or recording 4 1 Press to rewind the tape 5 2 Press to start reverse playback 6 Press to fast forward the tape 6 3 Press to start playback of the side of the cassette which...

Page 66: ...t panel and choose ANALOG Recording DIGITAL or AC 3 RF VSX D938TX only signals is not possible 2 Start recording with a TAPE or MD etc 3 Playback the source to be recorded Record monitor TAPE 2 MONITOR If you connect a cassette deck etc with a record monitor function to the TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks you can listen to the sound of the recording as it is recorded Press TAPE 2 MONITOR to switch between th...

Page 67: ...eceiver s volume channel level tone BASS TREBLE and LOUDNESS and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal 1 Prepare the source you want to record and set the SIGNAL SELECT to digital Press the SIGNAL SELECT button on the remote control or use the button on the front panel and choose DIGITAL 2 Start recording with a CD R or MD etc 3 Playback the source to be recorded In some cases dig...

Page 68: ...AL SELECT to analog Press the SIGNAL SELECT button on the remote control or use the button on the front panel and choose analog Recording DIGITAL or AC 3 RF VSX D938TX only signals is not possible 2 Start recording with VCR 1 or VCR 2 etc 3 Playback the source to recorded S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DIGITAL NR MIDNIGHT ADVANCED STANDARD DSP THX MUTE TV VOLUME...

Page 69: ... TV screen The MULTI CONTROL and the SYSTEM OFF buttons start to blink To cancel MULTI OPERATION SETUP mode Press REMOTE SETUP Multi operation 1Select an item from the Multi Contorol buttons ex DVD 2Select the operation button ex DVD MENU 3First command has been learned 4You can repeat this proccess for 5 commands EXIT Remote setup 3 Press FUNCTION that you want to use to start the MULTI OPERATION...

Page 70: ...w to perform multi operations which you programmed in the section before this 1 Press MULTI OPERATION on the remote control The MULTI CONTROL buttons start to blink 2 Press MULTI CONTROL that has been set up with multi operations The power of the main unit goes on and the programmed multi operations are performed automatically S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DIGI...

Page 71: ... system off button This button will turn off the receiver and any component that has programmed into the SYSTEM OFF settings see above as well as turn off all PIONEER components regardless of whether they have been programmed into SYSTEM OFF If you use this feature when a DVD is playing the player will stop the play mode before switching off 1 Press REMOTE SETUP and 3 at the same time to select th...

Page 72: ...CT FUNCTION mode The MULTI CONTROL buttons DVD LD TV SAT VCR 1 VCR 2 CD and MD TAPE 1 start to blink Direct Function You can choose whether the commander sends a function code or not when you press each Multi control button 1Select function 2Input YES or NO TRANSMIT YES 1 NO 2 EXIT Remote setup 2 Select a component by pressing its MULTI CONTROL button 3 Set the DIRECT FUNCTION of each external sou...

Page 73: ...URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DIGITAL NR MIDNIGHT ADVANCED STANDARD DSP THX MUTE TV VOLUME MD TAPE1 TUNER TV CONT RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION CLASS MPX MULTI CONTROL DIRECT ACCESS STATION CHANNEL TUNING DISPLAY RF ATT TV CONTROL FUNCTION SIGNAL SELECT EFFECT CH SEL 2 dts AV PREPROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP BAND SYSTEM OFF 1 2 ...

Page 74: ...multi operation settings will be erased S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO DIGITAL NR MIDNIGHT ADVANCED STANDARD DSP THX MUTE TV VOLUME MD TAPE1 TUNER TV CONT RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION CLASS MPX MULTI CONTROL DIRECT ACCESS STATION CHANNEL TUNING DISPLAY RF ATT TV CONTROL FUNCTION SIGNAL SELECT EFFECT CH SEL 2 dts AV PREPROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REMO...

Page 75: ...AMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP BAND SYSTEM OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 8 9 0 DISC Î 7 3 8 1 4 MPEG 1 1 VSX D938TX Erasing all signals learned and preset codes 1 Press and hold both REMOTE SETUP and 0 for more than 3 seconds The MULTI CONTROL buttons will blink 3 times and all preset codes will be erased S0URCE DVD LD TV SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD TV VOL TV FUNC MENU ENTER STEREO D...

Page 76: ...ity is prevented by using masking technology and digital filtering technology based on the human auditory characteristics Laser disc format Laser discs are now available on the market in large numbers This means that the recording of different format audio signals on the laser disc raises the important question of compatibility with existing laser discs Dolby Digital tracks on Laser discs record s...

Page 77: ...nt channels High dynamic range Stable position high phase characteristics and advanced surround effects reproduction High efficiency Compression rate of about one tenth DTS 6 channels Max 6 channels Max Front Left Front Right Center Surround Left Surround Right Sub Woofer Digital discrete processing 20 000 Hz 6 completely independent channels High dynamic range Stable position high phase character...

Page 78: ...r to speaker Timbre Matching helps to smooth the movement of the surround sounds even though you are using only two speakers Bass Peak Level Manager TM Some Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks can produce bass peaks that are undesiable in a home theater environment The Bass Peak Level Manager allows you to set the maximum peak levels appropriate to your system Set this function according to the bass...

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Page 81: ...19 607 623 607 627 607 623 632 607 619 623 620 607 611 621 635 603 607 624 627 632 633 635 617 623 Device TV Manufacturer FISHER FORMENTI FRONTECH FRONTECH PROTECH FUJITSU FUNAI GBC GEC GELOSO GENEXXA GOODMANS GORENJE GPM GRAETZ GRANADA GRANDIENTE GRANDIN HANSEATIC HCM HINARI HISAWA HUANYU HYPSON ICE IMPERIAL INDIANA INGELEN INTERFUNK INTERVISION ISUKAI ITC ITT JEC KAISUI KAPSCH KENDO KENNEDY KORP...

Page 82: ...607 632 603 620 601 625 619 623 625 616 623 625 601 603 620 621 628 607 610 620 620 625 603 617 628 601 620 603 628 603 616 617 628 621 601 Device TV MD Manufacturer SONOKO SONOLOR SONTEC SOUNDWAVE STANDARD STERN SUSUMU SYSLINE TANDY TASHIKO TATUNG TEC TELEAVIA TELETECH TENSAI THORN TOMASHI TOWADA ULTRAVOX UNIVERSUM VESTEL VOXSON WALTHAM WATSON WATT RADIO WHITE WESTINGHOUSE YOKO PIONEER SONY KENWO...

Page 83: ...2 418 419 411 409 408 432 433 402 418 419 452 400 453 DVD Video Recorder 801 806 803 804 807 805 810 809 808 811 812 802 813 800 Device TAPE CD MD TV CATV TUNER Manufacturer PIONEER SONY TECHNICS KENWOOD DENON RCA PHILIPS YAMAHA JVC TEAC ONKYO MARANTZ SANYO OPTIMUS PIONEER SONY KENWOOD SHARP TEAC ONKYO DENON PIONEER RCA ZENITH MAGNAVOX GE PANASONIC SONY TOSHIBA MITSUBISHI HITACHI JVC SHARP SANYO P...

Page 84: ...nna terminals and wires FM broadcasts The FM antenna is not fully extended or is poorly positioned Weak radio signals AM broadcasts The AM antenna is poorly positioned Weak radio signals Interference caused by other equipment fluorescent lamp motor etc Weak radio signals Settings route signal away from Sub woofer Remedy Connect the power plug to the wall outlet Disconnect the power plug from the o...

Page 85: ...g light such as fluorescent light is shining onto the unit s remote control signal light receiving window A cord is connected to the CONTROL IN terminal on this unit The IR Receiver type is mismatched with the setting The FL DIMMER button is pushed Remedy See Speaker setting on p 29 30 to check the speaker setting See Channel level on p 32 to check the speaker levels Connect the speakers see p 14 ...

Page 86: ...ructions 1 NOTE Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvements VSX D938TX Singapore model Continuous Power Output STEREO MODE Front 110 W 110 W DIN 1kHz T H D 1 8 Ω Continuous Power Output SURROUND MODE Front 110 W 110 W DIN 1kHz T H D 1 8 Ω Center 110 W DIN 1kHz T H D 1 8 Ω Surround 110 W 110 W DIN 1kHz T H D 1 8 Ω Rated Power Output 100 W 1...

Page 87: ...AA IEC LR6 2 Remote Control Unit 1 Operating Instructions 1 NOTE Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvements VSX D938TX Taiwan model D908TX D908TX G Continuous Power Output STEREO MODE Front 110 W 110 W DIN 1kHz T H D 1 8 Ω Continuous Power Output SURROUND MODE Front 110 W 110 W DIN 1kHz T H D 1 8 Ω Center 110 W DIN 1kHz T H D 1 8 Ω Surrou...

Page 88: ...e plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock Do not place the unit a piece of furniture etc on the power cord or pinch the cord Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on A damaged power cord can cause a fire or giv...

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